ACTIONAid calls for US$1Trillion climate assistance to the Pacific

The executive director of ACTIONAid Australia, Ms Michelle Higelin, spoke to us about the 'Seizing the Moment' report that ACTIONAid and partner organisations like the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network produced, arguing for a New Collective Quantified Goal in funding assistance to countries in the Pacific that are negatively impacted by climate change.

Michelle Higelin, Executive Director, ActionAid Australia.

They are calling for wealthier countries that are responsible for the climate crisis via their emissions, including Australia, to contribute to a fund of US$1Trillion to assist in programs that may include resettlement.

(Note: You can hear our interview with Michelle Higelin by clicking on her picture).